General noncompliance with the privacy, security, and transaction regulations result in in $100 fine per violation, up to $25,000 per violation for identical violations in a calendar year. Specific to the Privacy Rule , a $50,000 fine and imprisonment for one year for intentional disclosures.
The brief, decisive war with Spain transformed the United States into a two-ocean empire. In addition to occupying Cuba, Washington annexed Puerto Rico and Hawaii and seized control of Guam and the Philippines.
The U.S. took control of Cuba, ended the insurrection, expelled the Spanish and granted independence there in 1902. Declaration of war The main reason for the United States to threaten Spain with war was Spain's inability to guarantee peace and stability in Cuba.[2].